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Exam: IELTS

ineffectiveness

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of not being able to produce the desired result or effect.

Example: The ineffectiveness of the new policy led to many complaints from the community.

ineffectual

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəl/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəl/

adjective

Definition: Not able to produce the desired result or effect; weak or ineffective.

Example: His attempts to persuade her were ineffectual and did not change her mind.

ineffectuality

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəlɪti/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəlɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of not producing any significant or desired effect; being ineffective.

Example: The ineffectuality of the plan became clear when it failed to solve the problem.

ineffectually

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce the desired effect or result; without success.

Example: She tried to fix the computer ineffectually, as it still wouldn't turn on.

ineffectualness

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəlnəs/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɛkʧuəlnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of being unable to produce a desired effect or result; lack of effectiveness.

Example: The ineffectualness of the new policy led to widespread disappointment among the citizens.

inefficacious

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəʃəs/

KK: /ɪnˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Not able to achieve the intended result or effect; ineffective.

Example: The new policy was deemed inefficacious in reducing pollution levels.

inefficaciously

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəʃəsli/

KK: /ɪnˌɛfɪˈkeɪʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that does not produce the desired effect or result.

Example: The new policy was implemented inefficaciously, leading to no improvement in productivity.

inefficacy

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪkəsi/

KK: /ɪnˈɛfɪkəsi/

noun

Definition: The condition of not being able to achieve a desired result or effect.

Example: The inefficacy of the new policy led to many complaints from the community.

inefficiency

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

KK: /ɪnɪˈfɪʃənsi/

noun

Definition: The state or quality of not being effective or productive, often leading to wasted time or resources.

Example: The company's inefficiency in processing orders caused delays in delivery.

inefficient

IPA: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

KK: /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to work well or produce good results; wasting time, energy, or resources.

Example: The old machines are inefficient and often break down, causing delays.

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